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SJ53 KHU

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 KHU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2017

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 143,947 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 140,269 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 102,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 95,842 miles

Both front seatbelts slow to retract

Both rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear metal brake pipe (on upper rear suspension arm) corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear indicator slightly darker than Nearside rear indicator

Offside rear metal brake pipe (on upper rear suspension arm) corroded

Offside windscreen wiper not clipped in properly

Rear number plate poor

Fail 19 Mar 2013 95,842 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front seatbelts slow to retract

Both rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear metal brake pipe (on upper rear suspension arm) corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear indicator slightly darker than Nearside rear indicator

Offside rear metal brake pipe (on upper rear suspension arm) corroded

Offside windscreen wiper not clipped in properly

Rear number plate poor

Pass 31 Mar 2012 91,262 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 84,561 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 76,298 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 70,310 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 60,125 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 48,447 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 48,446 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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SJ53 KHU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 95,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ53 KHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ53 KHU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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